Teachers will explore the Cyber Society course within the CYBER.ORG library. Cyber Society has a Media Literacy unit that will be explored in depth that examines how Journalism and Media shape our perspectives. Other topics include Ethics and Communities that explore skills students need to be cyber safe and smart. Understanding how all parts of society are affected by Cyber will be explored.
Completion of the workshop can be used towards fulfilling requirements for North Dakota Level II credential for Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
This workshop session will use a blended learning approach. Teachers will need to complete independent work to be followed up with two 2-hour online meeting connections during the month. You will need to be in the online meeting for the entire session. You will be sent a link for the meetings.
Topic Skill
Beginner
Topic Eligible for PD Credit
Yes
Topic Cost
$ 0 per participant
Topic Min Participants
10
Topic Max Participants
15
Topic Duration
8
Topic Major Goal
Teachers will explore CYBER.ORG Cyber Society curriculum.
Objective Description
- Analyze and interpret the various elements of the Media Literacy unit in the Cyber Society curriculum. Demonstrate an understanding of how different forms of media shape perceptions, discern biases, and interpret underlying messages.
- Develop creative ways to contextualize cyber-related concepts across various subjects, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how Cyber impacts diverse aspects of society.
- Develop creative ways to contextualize cyber-related concepts across various subjects, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how Cyber impacts diverse aspects of society.
- Integrate the principles of ethics and digital citizenship covered in the Ethics and Communities section of the course into their teaching practices.
- Recall and explain key concepts related to the Cyber Society course within the CYBER.ORG library. Define media literacy, identify its components, and describe how Journalism and Media influence individual and collective perspectives.